used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE SEWING CLASS.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
gotten under control
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
disbeliefnounUS /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːf/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading At first the statement was received with positive disbelief.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first the statement was received with positive disbelief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
the force of workers available
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading At first the statement was received with positive disbelief.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At first the statement was received with positive disbelief.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
an educational institution
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
SEWINGnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading THE SEWING CLASS.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading At first the statement was received with positive disbelief.
Stokebridge
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From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEWING CLASS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
a special situation
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus the news that the new schoolmaster had opened a night school, and that some sixteen or eighteen of the lads belonging to the Vaughan had joined it, created quite an excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was a place where, except as to accidents at one or other of the pits, news was scarce, and a small thing therefore created much interest.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Stokebridge contained altogether a population of some three thousand souls, of whom more than half consisted of the men and boys of the Vaughan mine, and the families dependent upon them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At first the statement was received with positive disbelief.
